Jozef Baruník and Rudolf Kučera were appointed professors
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the Great Hall of Carolinum, President Petr Pavel presented the appointment decrees to the professors.
“Authenticity matters more than advertising.” An ICSJ researcher on athletes on social media, disinformation regulation, and AI ethics
Sport plays a significant role in the life and research of Dr Kateřina Turková. She was always drawn to a broader perspective—understanding how sport functions in the media and society.
Professor Kateřina Králová from FSV UK to become a member of the Scientific Council of the European Research Council
The Scientific Council is the governing body that sets the research funding strategy for this leading European programme. This marks the very first representation of Charles University in this prestigious…
Science Communication 360° conference: The second edition offers new formats, international reach, and prominent keynote speakers
The second edition of the Science Communication 360° conference will take place on February 5, 2026 at the Jinonice Campus. Read an interview with its co-founders.
Healthcare from a social science perspective: How economics and sociology can help improve healthcare
Read the interview with Jana Votápková from the Institute of Economic Studies and Professor Dino Numerato from the Institute of Sociological Studies.
In the field amid the traumas of war: A historian examines how the Balkans confront their post-war past
Associate Professor Ondřej Žíla from the Institute of International Studies at FSV UK has long focused on the modern history of Southeast Europe, particularly Bosnia and Herzegovina. His research explores…
Economists from FSV UK have published a study in one of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals
Our economists Zuzana Havránková and Tomáš Havránek have published an article in Nature Communications, which belongs among the five most prestigious scientific journals in the world.
From studying in Poland to inspiration in Denmark: Economist explores how parenthood and education shape the career paths of women and men
Read an interview with Barbara Pertold-Gebicka from the Institute of Economic Studies at FSV UK.
Social science connects with physics: “It offers us a new perspective on how society functions,” says researcher
Dr. Jakub Tesař from the Institute of Political Studies at FSV UK combines social science, quantum physics and environmental policy. Read about his research.
LGBTQ+ in Czechia: Experts from FSV UK on diversity, video games, and coming out later in life
The last special episode of the De Facto podcast, marking the Prague Pride 2025 human rights festival, focused on issues related to the LGBTQ+ community. Read an interview with our…